The Ithacan

Editorial: COVID-19 guideline are unclear and insufficient

By The Ithacan • February 22, 2024

This semester, there are few restrictions in place at Ithaca College to control the spread of COVID-19. This lack of clear regulations lends itself to a campus that is at high risk for both COVID-19, and...

Editorial: Ithaca must combat rising housing costs for local residents

By The Ithacan • February 22, 2024

For most Ithaca College students, Ithaca acts as an impermanent home — a place to learn, meet friends and leave after four brief years of school. However, for many people, Ithaca is their community,...

Editorial: College must consistently and authentically support the BIPOC community

By The Ithacan • February 15, 2024

The college needs to strive to be a more inclusive, safe environment for BIPOC students all year round.

Editorial: AI must be clearly regulated at the college

By The Ithacan • February 8, 2024

While AI can be a helpful tool in higher education, there must be more standardized regulations for the purpose and boundaries of using AI at Ithaca College.

Editorial: Accessible resources are essential for the local LGBTQ+ community

By The Ithacan • February 8, 2024

Ithaca is often painted as a progressive town full of acceptance and inclusivity, particularly when it comes to the LGBTQ+ community. While this acceptance can be seen in the attitudes and beliefs of the local community, there is still a need for more accessible resources and spaces for the queer community.

Editorial: Student involvement is necessary in the search for new technologies

By The Ithacan • January 31, 2024

Ithaca College is involving students and faculty in their search for a new classroom response system through the college’s Educational Technologies Advisory Committee (ETAC). This active involvement of students is a step in the right direction.

Editorial: College must continue work to create a safe environment for all students

By The Ithacan • January 30, 2024

According to Ithaca College’s hate crime log, there were five reported hate crimes in 2022 as compared to one in 2021, marking an increase in violence on campus. All of these instances were acts of destruction of property. In 2023, there were two hate crimes committed on campus. While this decrease signifies a move towards a safer campus climate, it is imperative that the college continues to take preventive measures to reduce hate crimes on campus.

Editorial: Adequate housing must be provided for international students over break

By The Ithacan • January 25, 2024

It is essential that Ithaca College provides proper accommodations for international students over break. Ensuring students adequate housing, meals and overall support over break is the bare minimum for...

Editorial: College must support students promoting peace

By The Ithacan • January 25, 2024

The Tompkins County Human Rights Commission shared a resolution Dec. 18, 2023, calling for the community to promote peace by advocating for a federal ceasefire and supporting local Jewish and Muslim community members. At Ithaca College, this call for peace is happening just as fervently among students.

Editorial: Transfer pathway program is essential to making the college more financially accessible

By The Ithacan • December 7, 2023

Ithaca College is partnering with the Commision on Independent Colleges and Universities in New York (CICU) to create transfer pathways for students who want to transfer to the college after two years at a community college.

Editorial: New varsity athlete dress code is unnecessary and problematic

By The Ithacan • December 7, 2023

During October 2023, Ithaca College implemented a dress code for all varsity athletes that applies during practices, when traveling across campus and when using facilities in the Athletics and Events Center. These rules are a waste of resources by the college, target certain sports teams and enforce sexist standards.

Editorial: Creating and maintaining accessibility resources on campus is essential

By The Ithacan • December 1, 2023

Creating a safe, accessible campus for all Ithaca College students is not just important but absolutely essential. No student should have to skip class or avoid going to a certain dining hall or building because accessible pathways do not exist or do not function.